Equipment

DASS can facilitate the provision of specialist disability equipment and software for staff.

If you need equipment or technology at work, then register with us or book a Quick Query appointment as soon as you can, as it can take some time to get the support that you need in place.

What equipment can I get?

You will have an assessment of support after registering with the Disability Advisory and Support Service.

Below are some examples of equipment that we can provide:

Digital recorders to help with note taking
Magnification software for blind and visually impaired users.
Screen reading software for blind and visually impaired users.
Read back software to help with reading text from a computer or proof reading work.
Mind mapping software to help with structuring work.
Speech recognition software to enter text by speaking where using a keyboard would present difficulties.
Ergonomic equipment such as specialist chairs, desks, mice, and keyboards.
Video magnifiers for blind and visually impaired users.
Radio aids for D/deaf or hearing impaired user.

Equipment can be either be funded through the government scheme Access to Work or by through DASS, depending on your circumstances.

We have a range of software available on the University’s cluster computers (for example, those in the library, Learning Commons, and other University buildings).